9. Welsh Conservatives Debate: Small businesses

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:23 pm on 30 November 2022.

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Photo of Luke Fletcher Luke Fletcher Plaid Cymru 6:23, 30 November 2022

Of course, I'm more than happy to join you in congratulating them. Members will also be glad to hear that I still go to the Sandwich Co, another fine business in Pencoed, and, yes, I still order the Arnie sarnie. I'm a creature of habit after all. But for those who wish to sample a wider menu and are excited for Christmas, then please do try the Christmas cracker—turkey, stuffing, sausage, cranberry sauce, crispy bacon, shredded sprouts and the option to add pigs in blankets. #Dimproblem.  

Another habit of mine, as I walk into the office from the train station, is to stop in Beat bakehouse at the bottom of Station Hill for one of the best coffees in Bridgend. I'm sure the Tories opposite would be delighted to know that they are taking over Suzy Davies's old office. I can't speak to what the quality of the coffee in Suzy's office was like, but I would wager that the coffee has improved substantially. Of course, no coffee is complete without a doughnut, and Whocult still remains for me the king of doughnuts. Since I last updated Members on Whocult, they've expanded substantially and are going from strength to strength.

Finally, Llywydd, as we head into Christmas, you might want to buy a gift for the Dirprwy Lywydd. Could I suggest looking to his constituency and getting him something from San Portablo, a clothing shop in Aberafan shopping centre that takes pride in Port Talbot? Small businesses are our communities. Yes, support them on Small Business Saturday, but also support them throughout the year.